What we’re about
Welcome! We are the Orange County Sierrans Section of the National Sierra Club Angeles Chapter. Our schedule includes Hiking, Backpacking, hikes for Conservation, special Newcomer events, BBQ’s, State Parks camping/hiking, winter sports activities, ski trips, bus trips and Adventure Travel. We are open to people of all ages and marital, ethnic status. Our events are led by qualified leaders who have been through extensive leadership training before they receive their leadership rating. Orange County Sierrans may sponsor local events as well as international and out of state events, so we are a little more than a local organization. We are backed by the 40,000 member Angeles Chapter and the 650,000 member National Sierra Club. The Angeles Chapter boundaries are from Santa Clarita to San Clemente, from the ocean to the foothills. The Sierra Club is the oldest and largest environmental grassroots organization in the nation. The Sierra Club was founded in 1892 by the famous naturalist, John Muir. Not only was this guy America’s best known voice from the wilderness and a most effective conservation leader but he was a fearless mountaineer taking enormous risks climbing in the High Sierra, solo travel on crevassed glaciers and exploring Alaska in a little canoe. We have a long tradition of outdoor activities, so come join us. You might even want to become a member of the Sierra Club and know you are helping to save our remaining wild places. “Explore, Enjoy and Protect.”
Keep it safe out there and visit our website: http://angeles.sierraclub.org/ocss
Angeles Chapter Website: http://angeles.sierraclub.org
Angeles Chapter list of Activities: http://angeles2.sierraclub.org/activities
Liability Waivers
In order to participate in a Sierra Club outing, you must sign a liability waiver.
Please RSVP on our website for the event of your choice, sign the waiver in advance: http://angeles.sierraclub.org/ocss
California Seller of Travel
CST #2087766-40. Registration as a seller of travel does not constitute approval by the State of California.
Upcoming events (4+)
See all- O: Hike Turtle Rock Trails, IrvineTurtle Rock Community Park, Irvine, CA
Meet Turtle Rock Community Park. Use the parking lot off Turtle Rock Drive. The leaders will be in the parking lot off of Turtle Rock Drive, NOT THE TENNIS COURTS. Hike sponsored by the Sierra Club, you will be asked to sign the Sierra Club waiver. Or sign waiver in advance. Thanks!
Easy to Moderate hikes, 4-7 miles, round trip on rocky, hilly trails in the San Joaquin Hills.
Depending on attending leaders: Two hikes, one easy and one moderate.
Some of our leaders have been leading hikes in this area for 20-30 years. We will explore all around French Hill and at different times to keep it interesting, take the Shady Canyon trail or hike on over to Bommer Canyon. While it is not entirely clear where the name "Turtle Rock" comes from, there is a rocky outcropping on Rockview Drive at the northern end of the neighborhood that is now maintained as part of an association park. This rock has the shape of the front of a turtle's carapace and is sacred to the Gabrieleno Native Americans.
Bring water, light hiking boots.
OPTIONAL TAILGATE AFTER THE HIKE. BRING SOMETHING TO SHARE.These are Sierra Club sponsored hikes, you will be asked to sign the Sierra Club waiver. The leader sets the pace, if hike too fast or too slow, you may just sign out. For more information, Please RSVP online Saves time at the trailhead.
